“People do not decide their futures. They decide their habits, and their habits decide their futures.”

Reflecting today on the timeless wisdom from Frederick Matthias Alexander: “People do not decide their futures. They decide their habits, and their habits decide their futures.”

In the ever-evolving world, this concept rings especially true. To create sustainable success, it's not about making monumental, one-time decisions, but about cultivating daily habits that drive continuous improvement and growth.

Let's shift our focus from forecasting the 'distant future' to shaping our 'present'. Embrace habits like continuous learning, constructive feedback, ethical decision-making, and innovation. Each day these habits get practiced, they slowly but surely pave the path towards a successful and promising future.

Remember, it's the small consistent actions we repeat daily that make the greatest impact over time. Our future isn't just decided; it's built day by day, habit by habit.

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Michael Forras

Michael D. Forras, known as The Everyday Diplomat, is a seasoned leader and leadership educator with over two decades of experience in the United States Marine Corps. As a Sergeant Major, Michael has been entrusted with guiding and mentoring teams through complex, high-pressure environments, developing a profound understanding of what it takes to inspire and empower others.

In addition to his distinguished military career, Michael has served with the Department of State, gaining invaluable insights into cross-cultural communication and diplomacy while stationed at U.S. embassies abroad. He has also spearheaded innovation initiatives within the Marine Corps, bridging generational and organizational divides to foster collaboration and drive groundbreaking advancements.

Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and is currently completing an MBA with a concentration in Management Consulting at Penn State University. He has also received advanced leadership training through the Department of Defense, Department of State, and renowned programs such as the Disney Institute’s Leadership Excellence program, further solidifying his expertise in management, leadership, and team dynamics. Passionate about helping others unlock their leadership potential, he founded The Everyday Diplomat to share his proven strategies for fostering trust, collaboration, and excellence across teams and organizations.

When not writing or teaching, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, exploring new ideas, and inspiring others to lead with integrity, empathy, and purpose. Michael’s guiding philosophy, Every business is a people business, reflects his commitment to helping leaders place relationships at the heart of their success.

https://www.everydaydiplomat.com
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